Achieve Something Great
The Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader provides strategic and operational leadership to cultivate an organisational culture that is respectful, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal staff, patients and community members.
This role plays a critical part in driving sustainable cultural change by building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, strengthening Aboriginal cultural capability, providing cultural guidance and influencing organisational practices to embed cultural safety at every level.
This role is also responsible for leading a team of Cultural Capability Facilitators to enhance workforce capability, inclusion and wellbeing. In this capacity, the Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader is expected to manage the workflow of the team, provide professional and cultural supervision, meet all necessary policy and reporting requirements expected of staff occupying a formal leadership position within NSW Health and work closely with the Manager of Organisational Development, Culture and Leadership to build engagement in Aboriginal cultural capability work across the organisation.
Make a meaningful difference by leading cultural capability initiatives that strengthen culturally safe, respectful and responsive healthcare services for Aboriginal people and communities.
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Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of organisation-wide cultural capability initiatives and training programs, including Respecting the Difference.
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Provide expert cultural advice and strategic guidance to embed Aboriginal perspectives into policies, programs and service delivery.
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Support workforce capability uplift through mentoring, guidance and culturally responsive leadership.
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Build strong relationships with Aboriginal communities and partners to support culturally informed and locally responsive approaches.
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Contribute to organisational initiatives that strengthen inclusion, cultural safety and Aboriginal workforce and community outcomes.
SWSLHD operates its services across the traditional lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra peoples, in strong partnership with local Aboriginal communities to deliver better, culturally responsive health care, led by our Aboriginal Health services.We are a district that is committed to supporting you grow and develop your skills. You will be provided with cultural supervision, participate in cultural strengths mapping and form part of a larger, supportive Aboriginal workforce.
Are You the Right Fit?
Bring your cultural knowledge, leadership experience and passion for creating culturally safe workplaces to a role that drives meaningful organisational change and strengthens Aboriginal health outcomes.
We are looking for someone who:
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Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with strong cultural knowledge, community connection and understanding of Aboriginal communities.
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Demonstrates experience leading cultural capability, workforce development or organisational change initiatives that promote culturally safe and inclusive practices.
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Builds and sustains strong collaborative relationships with Aboriginal communities, stakeholders, leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
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Provides culturally informed leadership, mentoring and guidance that supports workforce capability and inclusion.
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Demonstrates strong organisational, project management and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and influence positive change.
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Demonstrates the ability to balance strategic thinking with efficient and effective delivery of operational outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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